Þórshöfn Airport

BITN / THO

Þórshöfn, IS

Last Updated
Mar 3, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 45 hours ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -7°C
18 kt
250°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR BITN 031100Z 25018KT 9999 SCT030 M02/M07 Q1010

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 65 ft
SCT 3,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,065 ft AMSL

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ITN
01
19 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
3,934 ft 98 ft BIT
9.0 kt 15.6 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - BITN

494 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
49.4%
MVFR
31.6%
IFR
14.4%
LIFR
4.7%

Þórshöfn Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 49.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 19.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 12.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperatures typically range between -7°C and 16°C with an average of 1.8°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 12.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 3.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.1%
NE
13%
E
20%
SE
10.8%
S
12.4%
SW
9.8%
W
8.8%
NW
6.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.8°C
Range: -7°C to 16°C
-7°C 16°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.9%

Best Months for VFR

December October January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8.6 kt

Statistics computed from 494 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Þórshöfn Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: BITN
IATA Code: THO
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 65 ft MSL

Location

City: Þórshöfn
Country: IS
Latitude: 66.218498°
Longitude: -15.335600°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+1

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 3,934 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: BIT
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Þórshöfn Airport

Þórshöfn Airport (BITN/THO) is located in Þórshöfn, IS at an elevation of 65 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (01/19), with the longest at 3,934 feet.

Weather Profile

BITN is weather-challenged, with VFR conditions just 49.4% of the time across 494 observations. IFR/LIFR conditions are present 19.1% of the time, making an instrument rating essential for reliable access.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at BITN come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 12.6 knots and recorded gusts up to 31 knots. Runway 01/19 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 8.6 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are December, October, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -7°C (19°F) to 16°C (61°F), averaging 1.8°C (35°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.84 to 10.24 inHg (333-347 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 494 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.